Name/Title
CoverletEntry/Object ID
2017.1.036Description
Figured coverlet; undyed cotton and blue, red, green, and gold wool, tied double clogh (Beiderwand). Hemmed top and bottom. Fringe is attached to three sides plus it rounds corner at top and extends a quarter of the way. Central motif consists of square blocks which contain a four flower medallion and has four additional flowers at each corner. Framing the squares is a chain of diamonds, each diamond has a dot at its center. This framing is accentuated by a fleurette where the chain of diamonds intersect. Horizontal bands of color run through coverlet. Border on sides and bottom have an alternating tree and floral motif. Secondary border on sides and bottom consists of interlocking diamonds.Collection
ATHM CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2017.1Source or Donor
American Textile History MuseumAcquisition Method
TransferCredit Line
Transfer from the ATHM in Lowell, MA upon its closing in 2017Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Hausman, Jacob MosherRole
WeaverDate made
1842Place
State/Province
PennsylvaniaCountry
United States of AmericaNotes
Woven for Henry ScheirerWoven Textile Details
Weave Type
Tied Beiderwand 3:1Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LRTranscription
MADE+BY+/J+HAUS/MAN+IN+/LOBACHS/VILLE+FOR/HENRY+/SCHEIRER/1842Type
Cornerblock inscriptionLocation
LLNotes
as listed for LR, without "for henry ....."Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Other NumberOther Number
1995.144Number Type
Old NumberOther Number
2004.98.48Dimensions
Width
77-3/4 inLength
101 in